Bridgeman leads Baycurrent Classic after Presidents Cup success

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 17:00 · Archive

Jacob Bridgeman shot 8-under 63 to lead the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama, Japan after clinching the Presidents Cup for the United States.

Jacob Bridgeman shot 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead at the Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club on Thursday, the PGA Tour's only stop in Asia this season.

Bridgeman's round came two weeks after he made the clinching putt for the United States at the Presidents Cup at Medinah in the Chicago suburbs, marking the 11th straight American victory. His par putt on the 18th green to defeat Min Woo Lee was the decisive point. Thirteen of the 24 players who competed in that Presidents Cup event are in the Baycurrent Classic field.

Bridgeman birdied four of his last five holes, with only one of his eight birdies, an 18-footer at the 13th hole, coming from outside ten feet. He said he 'felt a little rusty to be honest, but I was able to score the ball well and I felt like I put the ball in positions where when I made a little mistake, it was pretty easy to recover'.

Jordan Smith, who advanced to the PGA Tour postseason in his first year, shot 64 and lies one shot back. Smith also played bogey-free, having earned his PGA Tour card through the European Tour after nine years competing there.

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• Jacob Bridgeman goes from Presidents Cup to a 63 to lead the PGA Tour stop in JapanJacob Bridgeman has gone from making the clinching point at the Presidents Cup to a 63 to lead the Baycurrent Classic in Japan.Clickorlando · 8 Oct, 16:32
• Jacob Bridgeman goes from Presidents Cup to a 63 to lead the PGA Tour stop in JapanJacob Bridgeman has gone from making the clinching point at the Presidents Cup to a 63 to lead the Baycurrent Classic in Japan.News4Jax · 8 Oct, 16:32

In this story: Jacob Bridgeman · Jordan Smith · Min Woo Lee · Yokohama Country Club · Presidents Cup · PGA Tour

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